Rash? Baby acne? Eczema?

My poor baby has been suffering for two days and idk what it is or what to do. He has an appt with his doctor next week but I wanna know if maybe anyone else’s baby went through this? My son had sever eczema but nothing like this. These bumps are all over his face, neck, and body.

My DD (dear daughter) has baby acne and it looks a little similar, but much less severe. If it is acne it doesn’t bother them. My older daughter had eczema but only on her belly and behind her knees and it didn’t flare up until she was a little older. Her eczema didn’t look like little bumps like this, more blotchy .

Apparently baby acne is normal. What I have noticed is that when it’s just me and my kid, it subsides, but every time I let family or friends hold him, there becomes a flare up. I’m mainly at home with him for he first couple months, but I wear just a bra so there’s a lot of my skin to his exposed skin. I’m careful about using all sensitive products well. The wipes, diapers, and soap if I do a light sponge bath. You can’t predict what’s on other people’s clothes, or if they are wearing a perfume. Your baby may just be extra sensitive. Take those extra precautions for your baby if you need to. She what the doctor says at his next appointment. I hope all is well! 🖤

My oldest had bad acne and looked just like like this. Was only on his face and I learned it flared up worse when it was warmer so we kept the temp a little cooler and it didn't seem as red. Also it cleared on it's own after a few weeks. Didn't seem to bother him ever.

This is my baby face and it's been diagnosed as eczema. She has cream she has to put on and moisturizer as well. She was very upset before meds. Its all on her back, legs etc but her face was the worst. It's scabbing over and going away now

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